AKA Name | V-E Day, VE Day, V Day, Den vítězství or Den osvobození |
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Hashtags | #VictoryInEuropeDay, #VEDay |
Related Hashtags | #VE80 |
2025 Date | 8 May 2025 |
2026 Date | 8 May 2026 |
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Liberation Day (CZE) / Victory in Europe Day (FRA) HistoryVictory in Europe Day marks the official end of the fighting in Europe during the Second World War. On 7 May 1945, German High Command signed an unconditional surrender to the allied forces in Berlin, Germany. The surrender would come into effect the following day at midnight. 8 May was thus the end of armed conflict during World War II in Europe. Victory in Europe Day is celebrated annually on 8 May in memory of this surrender and return to peace. It is celebrated in many countries throughout Europe on 8 May while other nations have opted to celebrate it on other days. Celebrations in certain countries are named after Victories over Fascism or Occupation depending on the nation. Top facts about Liberation Day
In the News and Trending in the EU for Liberation Day / Victory in Europe DayUpdated Trump Says He Is Renaming Veterans Day ‘Victory Day for World War I’nytimes.com Putin allies in Europe abruptly fall ill ahead of Moscow Victory Day visitnewsweek.com Taiwan marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by highlighting threats from Chinaapnews.com VE Day: ceremonies to take place across UK and Europe to mark 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe – livetheguardian.com Liberation Day Top Events and Things to Do
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